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Phase Transitions and Fluctuation Phenomena for Random Dynamics in Spatially Extended Systems (RDSES)

Summary

The programme centres around new themes in mathematical statistical physics. The main goal is to study random dynamics in spatially extended systems through the application of powerful probabilistic techniques -- fluctuation theory and large deviation theory. Spatially extended systems consist of a large number of components that interact locally but that may nevertheless exhibit a long-range dependence, resulting in anomalous fluctuation phenomena and phase transitions. More about the programme

Programme’s brochure (PDF 223 KB)

The RDSES programme unerwent a midterm review in 2004.

Midterm report (PDF 536 KB)   Rapporteur’s report (PDF 30 KB) 

The RDSES programme also supports a site in honour of Roland Dobrushin go to website

Duration

Five years: April 2002 - April 2007

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Further pages

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